Samuel Smith brings disruptive edge but was limited by injury in 2025
Smith is a high-motor **defensive end** for Middle Tennessee whose impact is defined more by disruption than flash: he was credited with **7 total tackles in 2025** before a season-ending injury, and earlier team notes describe him as a proven playmaker with strong backfield production coming into the program[1][7]. His recruiting/early-career profile suggests a defender with **pass-rush instincts, toughness, and production when healthy**, which makes him a fit for teams valuing effort, edge pressure, and scheme versatility—but the key question is durability after the injury setback[1][7].
